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Sarah Hough

My work pivots on creating and delivering high-quality content of meaning. I find raw ideas exciting to actualise and thrive on capturing audiences through words, prompting them to care and actively engage. Passionate about helping others and creating work of substance, I firmly believe in collaboration, optimism and being a self-starter.

Skill set

› 12 years creative writing experience
› 8 years copywriting experience
› Advanced interpersonal skills
› Expert SEO and editing abilities
› Experienced in remote working within cross-functional teams
› Natural collaborator

email • +44 (0) 7478 221 025

 
 

Work experience & samples


 

Fundraising Officer, Hearts & Minds

Improving lives, one smile at a time. Helping vulnerable people overcome feelings of powerlessness, anxiety and isolation.

Edinburgh, June 2018—Dec 2019
Composed and implemented strategic documentation for digital fundraising purposes including detailed reports and planning. I led community engagement, researched fundraising opportunities and managed volunteers, in addition to representing the charity at events as they arose.

 

 
 
 

Senior Copywriter, Care Sourcer

An entirely free care matching service, searching all 27,000 registered UK care providers to find you the care you need.

Edinburgh, June 2017—April 2018
Built branding frameworks, content strategy and managed content across multiple channels as well as researching and devising weekly online articles. Conducted user research and mapped out their journeys before implementing the learnings within marketing strategy.

 

 
 
 

Creative Copywriter, Freelance

Berlin, Nov 2015—June 2017
Created concepts and crafted copy for articles, newsletters, campaigns, landing pages and apps, alongside providing strategic brand consultation, advanced marketing plans and on occasion management of other writers. 

 


 
 
 

Creative Lead, Tailor & Tales

Great fitting apparel tailored to your individual body shape, without the need of taking measurements.

Berlin, Oct 2013—Nov 2015
Delivered content for online lifestyle magazine while driving art direction (photography, mood videos) and brand development. Managed the marketing team and freelancers alongside all communications with creative agencies. 

 

 
 
 

Designer & Founder, Sonnet London

London, 2011—2016
Designed and produced a bespoke necklace service sold both online and in-store after securing funding from David Cameron's Young Entrepreneurs Scheme. Built the brand from scratch and hired three members of staff.


Creative Teacher, Freelance

London, 2007—2011
Devised and taught creative lessons to children designed to boost their creative thinking. Developed a full-time client base across central London coupled with teaching creative writing workshops to adults.